the impossible IS possible. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251377244021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Just call me a "Doubting Thomas". That 5c planchet looks too big. It looks more like a 25c planchet. Chris Never mind! I can see now that the planchet has expanded.
I've no doubt about the coin's authenticity. The only "impossible" part of it is the chance of it happening without deliberate intervention on the part of Mint personnel, giving rise to that old argument about whether Mint-assisted "errors" are legit. I'd sure like to see this in a bespoke auction at Heritage or similar, to see what it does in front of a true numismatic market - I don't think an Ebay auction will bring out many of the specialists who would offer the big bucks for it.
he mentions in the listing that if he doesn't sell it on ebay he will do an auction house. I would love to know what it sells for. if it was thought that a mint employee had something to do with it would PCGS still grade it?
Of course... Many of the off the wall odd errors likely had a little helping hand, but because it can't really be proved, I suppose it could be said they've plausible deniability and can reasonably turn a blind eye. Plus there's attention and money involved, which is always good for business.
I understand that, but... if the mint tried to re-create the error and was unable to, coming to the conclusion it was done on purpose, wouldn't you think PCGS would disregard it and call it a fake?
